CHEESY SHRIMP ON GRITS - CROCK POT RECIPE

Cheesy Shrimp on Grits - Crock Pot Recipe image

Provided by DahliaLop

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely sliced
1 bunch green onion, chopped, divided
4 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned
5 1/3 cups water
1 1/3 cups quick-cooking grits
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup whipping cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

Coat 4 1/2 qt crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add bell peppers, celery, all but 1/2 cup of green onions, butter, seafood seasoning, and red pepper. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hrs or on High 2 hours.
Turn crock pot to HIGH. Add shrimp. Cover. cook 15 minutes longer. Meanwhile, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Add grits and cook according to package.
Stir in cheese, cream and remaining 1/2 cup green onions. Cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese has melted. Serve over grits.
VARIATION: Also delicious served over polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 233, Sodium 1039.9, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.9